Hey everyone, it’s Steve Stebbing here—and welcome back to What the Hell Should I Watch?, your weekly dose of what I’ve been watching, what Chloe’s been watching (she’s back this week!), and what you should probably be watching too.
This week, we’ve got a killer lineup of reviews—some buzzy, some gnarly, and a couple of deep Canadian gems you might not even know about. Here’s what we cover:
💥 Superman (2025) – James Gunn’s first big swing at the new DCU. David Corenswet as Clark Kent? Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane? Yes, please. It’s not perfect, but it’s got color, heart, and hope, which is exactly what I’ve been missing in superhero movies lately.
🧠 Together – This one’s wild. A wild body horror starring Dave Franco and Alison Brie that dives deep into relationships, trauma, and transformation. Chloe didn’t see it yet, but she will—and I can’t wait to hear her take.
🌍 Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight – A poignant directorial debut from Embeth Davidtz (yes, Miss Honey from Matilda) based on the memoir by Alexandra Fuller. Set during the Bush War in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), this one is powerful, raw, and full of tough truths.
🌾 40 Acres – A bold Canadian post-apocalyptic survival film with Danielle Deadwyler that had me glued from start to finish. It looks gorgeous and the tension? Dialled all the way in. Finally, Deadwyler is in a movie that delivers.
❄️ The Oak Room – A moody little Canadian thriller starring RJ Mitte (Breaking Bad) that feels like it was ripped straight from a stage play. Lots of monologue work, with a rich atmosphere.
🧛 Sinners – One of my favorite horror films this year. Think From Dusk Till Dawn meets post-WWII Southern Gothic. Jack O’Connell steals scenes left and right. Chloe called it “Vampires the musical,” and I stand by it.
🎮 Until Dawn – Is it a good horror movie? Kinda. Is it a good adaptation of the game? Not really. Chloe and I get into the weeds about this one.
🔐 Locked – This Bill Skarsgård thriller totally flew under the radar, but I really liked it. Also: it’s extremely Vancouver, which you know I love.
📀 I also talk about some Blu-ray pickups and upgrades:
21 Grams
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
The Purge (yep, the first one—still the best)
Fatal Beauty (Whoopi Goldberg in an ‘80s action flick directed by the other Tom Holland)
And of course, a nostalgic nod to Young People F*ing (aka YPF)
We also get nerdy with scores, cinematography, deep cuts, and a very Canadian sense of pride.
🎟️ Whether you’re prepping for VIFF 2025, hunting for weird horror, or just sick of the algorithm feeding you the same old stuff—this episode’s got something for you.
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